The African and African American Studies Program at Iowa State University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor to start in August 2014. The African and African American Studies Program is a cross-disciplinary program housed in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. We seek outstanding scholars with expertise in African and African American Studies. The research emphasis of applicants should be appropriate for an appointment in one of the academic departments in the college such as Anthropology, English, History, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science, or Psychology. This position is expected to maintain a nationally visible, active program of scholarship in his/her areas of specialization and teach courses in the Program and in the tenure-home Department.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. by August 16, 2014.
In addition, applicants for an Associate Professor appointment must meet university standards for appointment at this rank, including a substantial record of publication.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience teaching in African or African American Studies at the collegiate level
Research interests/expertise that complement and build on research strengths in the African and African American Studies Program, tenure home department and Iowa State University

Iowa State University is classified as a Carnegie Foundation Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top public universities in the nation. Over 31,000 students are enrolled, and served by over 6,000 faculty and staff (see www.iastate.edu). Ames, Iowa is a progressive community of nearly 60,000, located approximately 30 minutes north of Des Moines, and recently voted second best most livable small city in the nation (see www.amescvb.com).

Iowa State University is an Affirmative Action employer and will take action to ensure that employment practices are free of discrimination. Iowa State University is committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION, SUBMITT COMPLETED APPLICATION BY NOVEMBER 22, 2013.

Contact:

If you have questions regarding this vacancy, please email Amy Slagell (aslagell@iastate.edu), Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, or Tunde Adeleke (tadeleke@iastate.edu), Director, African and African American Studies Program.